"This book explores new interactive platforms that contain elements related to these senses so that learning is more complete and dynamic between teacher and student. It shows new learning platforms,
Teaching in Blended Leaning Environments provides acoherent framework in which to explore the transformative concept ofblended learning. Blended learning can be defined as the organicintegration of th
"This book expertly combines informative chapters and relevant case studies on the effective use of technology to enhance online education for students of varying learning styles and abilities"--
The Trauma-Sensitive School is a practical, accessible guide to building learning environments that ensure safety, develop regulation skills, and grow caring relationships for all students, inclu
The new standard text on the topic, Universal Design introduces designers to the principles and practice of designing for all people. From the foundations of accessibility and aging to the practi
This edited book gives a comprehensive picture of the state of the art in authoring systems and authoring tools for advanced technology instructional systems. It includes descriptions of fifteen syste
Known as "the internship guy" at Dallas Theological Seminary where he teaches, George Hillman talks daily with students about God's movement in their lives. The goal of Ministry Greenhouse is to help
This volume documents the growth of a new kind of interdisciplinary teamwork that is evolving among practitioners, researchers, teacher educators, and community partners. Its premise: the design of le
Become an effective adult educator by approaching teaching systematicallyAs the author describes at the beginning of Creating Courses for Adults, "The big idea of this book is that education for adult
Education scholars, teachers in areas such as business, and engineers specializing in education technology contend that information and communications technologies should not be considered a neutral t
This book explores issues related to the use of technologies to support young second-language learners and looks at promising areas for research, design, and development. Grounded in a sociocultural t
Make sure your Catholic school's LGBT students are getting the support they need Creating Safe Environments for LGBT Students is a comprehensive training guidebook for educators who are committed to d
Clare, an early years foundation stage consultant in the UK, examines various early learning environments outside the home and the practices of adults working with children and babies under the age of
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) are becoming increasingly common in schools, and it is important for trainees to be equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to use them effectively to
Understanding the factors that contribute to a positive learning environment is vital for those working with children from birth to 3 years. Using extensive case study material, Ann Clare focuses on t
In her thoughtful and innovative new book, Marcia B. Baxter Magolda writes of "bridging the worlds between educator and students." There is perhaps no task more fundamental to effective teaching and l
Learning circles—small groups of educators who come together to support each other in learning—can make great improvements in the quality of teaching and learning in your school.
"How to optimize educational spaces, both physical and virtual, for more effective learningThe design of classroom spaces is one of the overlooked issues in education. Poorly designed physical environ
Designers, especially design students, rarely have access to children or their worlds when creating products, images, experiences and environments for them. Therefore, fine distinctions between age tr
Designers, especially design students, rarely have access to children or their worlds when creating products, images, experiences and environments for them. Therefore, fine distinctions between age tr
This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look at problem solving research and practice over the last fifteen years. The first chapter describes differences in types of problems, individual diffe
This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look at problem-solving research and practice over the last fifteen years. The first chapter describes differences in types of problems, individual diff
Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments describes the most contemporary psychological and pedagogical theories that are foundations for the conception and design of open-ended learning enviro
